e results of aesthetic and regenerative treatments have expanded far beyond looking better. We feel better, move better, and live better. Introducing RegenCen, a division of Cosmetic Skin & Laser Center in Traverse City & Petoskey.
Dr. Gustav Lo, MD Explains Regenerative Medicine 01 TELL US ABOUT REGENCEN. 02 WHAT EXACTLY IS REGENERATIVE MEDICINE? 03 YOU OFFER QUITE A RANGE OF SERVICES. TELL US ABOUT THAT. DR. GUSTAV LO, MD |
“Aging happens slowly. Our cells gradually lose function over time. Joints are a great example: almost everyone over 40 has joint pain or stiffness somewhere, but only after decades of worsening are you ready for joint replacement. Hair loss, erection function, vaginal function, and bladder control generally follow that same slow path. But you don’t have to wait for worse.” - Dr. Gustav Lo, MD 04 AT WHAT AGE DO PEOPLE SEEK 08 IS PRF BETTER REGENERATIVE TREATMENTS? THAN STEM CELLS? 05 WHAT’S MOST EXCITING ABOUT REGENERATIVE MEDICINE? 06 IS IT TRUE YOU DO A LOT OF SERVICES ON HALF OF YOUR BODY? 07 WHAT IS PRF?
Trending: Feminine OH!Rejuvenation What exactly is it? In polite language, “feminine rejuvenation” really just means improving or reversing pelvic problems that occur with women throughout life. The medical reality is that control affect almost all women at some point. Really? Almost all women? Absolutely. Any woman who’s had a vaginal birth, any peri or postmenopausal woman, or any woman having hormonal • Using a pad just in case? • Getting up a lot at night? Or planning your day around bathroom locations? • Intimate enjoyment not what it used to be? • These are real medical problems that don’t often have a solution you can pick up at the pharmacy. RegenCen Offers Solutions At CSLC’s RegenCen division, we offer a suite of • Bladder control excellent results in 80-90% of patients with urge or stress incontinence after 1-3 visits. • Vaginal health rates for eliminating dryness and improving intimate function. • Aesthetic treatments treatments for both inside and out, including nonsurgical labiaplasty. • Bioidentical hormones: With pellet therapy. Why haven’t I heard about these treatments before? Because people don’t talk about these things. But they should – come in and talk with one of our providers about things people usually don’t talk about. 231.347.7395 | regencen.com | traverse city | petoskey
A FEW EXAMPLES OF OUR IN-OFFICE T R A N S F O R M AT I O N S LASER LIFT LASER LIFT THREAD LIFT CELLULAZE AFTER AFTER AFTER AFTER BEFORE BEFORE BEFORE BEFORE SMARTLIPO SMARTLIPO RFAL PRF HAIR BOOSTER AFTER AFTER AFTER AFTER BEFORE BEFORE BEFORE BEFORE COOLSCULPTING COOLSCULPTING MORPHEUS TOTALFX TIMELESS TOTALFX AFTER AFTER AFTER BEFORE AFTER BEFORE BEFORE BEFORE 49 FILLER FILLER LIP FILLER ARTICAL TITLE AFTER AFTER AFTER BEFORE AFTER BEFORE BEFORE BEFORE BOTOX BOTOX THERMISMOOTH THERMOCLEAR AFTER AFTER AFTER BEFORE AFTER BEFORE BEFORE BEFORE INTENSE PULSED LIGHT INTENSE PULSED LIGHT SCLEROTHERAPY TATTOO REMOVAL AFTER AFTER AFTER AFTER BEFORE BEFORE BEFORE BEFORE complimentary consultations cslcmichigan.com | regencen.com | 231.347.7395 follow us on instagram: @cslcmichigan | @regencen
Naturally beautiful. That’s how we all want to feel. At Cosmetic Skin & Laser Center, we believe in being the best version of yourself at any age and any stage. Our approach is simple: when you look better, you feel better. Individualized consultations by collaborative, experienced providers who are passionate about aesthetics and state-of-the-art treatments. The perfect blend of art, science, and experience. You’ll emerge naturally you – but better. And no one has to know why you always look so good. Your choice. Your beauty. Naturally. Perfectly imperfect.
YOUR GUIDE COSMETIC SKIN & LASER CENTER TOCTHISISSUEO N T E N T S OF TIMELESS 07 SKIN: Why choose when you can have it all? 08 SELF-CARE: More then skin deep. The beauty of inner transformation. 12 FACE: The ageless treatment backed by science. 16 LIFT: Newer facelift alternatives with instant and longer-lasting results. 18 NAKED: Treatments to make makeup optional everyday. 22 BODY: Modern treatments to get the body you deserve. 32 RESTORE: Invisible, natural ller treatments restore everything from under eyes to hands.
36 AGING: How old you are is your business; how young you look is ours. 38 TRANSFORMATIONS: Bodies that look like they feel - an athlete’s testimonial. GLOSSARY 44 GLOSSARY: All of your favorite treatments (and all of the newest!), de ned. REGENCEN 26 MORPH ME: Meet the most versatile radiofrequency microneedling on the market - and learn about what it can do for you. 30 TREND: Vaguvenation is here, and more advanced than ever. 40 MEN: Not just for women. Our most popular men’s treatments. 42 PAINLESS: The power of scienti cally proven PRF for a natural arthritis cure.
insights A FEW WORDS FROM OUR FOUNDERS COURTNEY LO DR. GUSTAV LO, MD “Should I get an aesthetic treatment, and if so, which If you’re a regular at our practice, you’re probably familiar one?” As aesthetic providers, we get asked this growth and healing factors circulating constantly in our And the answer is simple, right? Of course you do! bloodstreams. Their healing properties have been known Because at all ages and stages, people want to look for many decades, and recent research breakthroughs have and feel better. It’s well-deserved simple self-care. After a visit to CSLC, you’ll accomplish goals like conventional medicine. “refreshed, rejuvenated, lifted, or boosted.” Who We’ve treated thousands of clients with their own doesn’t want or deserve that? skin regeneration, and joint healing. Younger clients focus on maintenance and slowing Platelets work on all these conditions because the signs of aging while patients above 30 may need underlying cause is the same: aging tissue that loses its more corrective treatments to turn back the clock. ability to repair and regrow Professionals in their 50s and 60s want to feel grow new, healthy, fully functional tissue in the area treated. a refresh that softens those deeper lines. And we can thank Zoom video calls for a recent uptick in jawline sexual health, the satisfaction rate is nearly 100% for contouring! show 30% increases in hair growth and hair shaft treatment or next treatment, we get it. Our treatment some conditions, no other treatment can match the And although having multiple treatment options is improvements we can achieve using PRF – your own body’s magical regenerative serum. with boundless choices. Naturally, with such a high satisfaction rate, demand for our regenerative services has gone through the roof, so much Aesthetic medicine has evolved from chemical peels so that we’ve opened a new division within CSLC focusing and Botox to a multimodality approach that addresses exclusively on regenerative medicine. The RegenCen (short everything from uneven skin color to sagging and smoothing. This “Full Face Approach” ensures a services and adds more. balanced, beautiful outcome in multiple scenarios, whether it’s how your face looks in a virtual meeting or conditions such as arthritis and tendonitis, as well as at an upcoming event. chronic injuries like tennis elbow and plantar fasciitis. Our expertise in these areas stems from our 15 year experience What’s always made our approach at CSLC incomparable is our commitment to complimentary solutions to these and other tough to treat conditions consultations at every visit and offering the most exclusively to our RegenCen and CSLC clients. advanced solutions to address your concerns. Our providers receive ongoing training to both develop their aesthetic eye as well as master the latest looking like the best version of themselves.
“Why choose between IPL, Hydrafacial, and skin firming? With the Foundation Facial, you can have it all.” – Courtney Lo Founder & Artistic Director Cosmetic Skin & Laser Center’s exclusive Foundation Facial uses results-driven corrective treatments to fade pigmentation, reduce the appearance of acne scarring, stimulate collagen, and leave your skin radiant, vibrant, and healthy. During your 80-minute appointment, Signature Dermaplaning Forma / TIMELESS Hydrafacial Venus RF 07 Salicylic Peel Intense AHA / Pulsed Light BHA Peel CSLCMICHIGAN.COM FOUNDATION FACIAL THE EASY PATH TO BEAUTIFUL SKIN
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“I used to think getting TIMELESS aesthetic treatments was 09 vain but now I value my regular Botox and ller treatments as essential investments in myself. When I show up at a management meeting or go out on a date with my husband, I don’t feel vain – I feel con dent.” – Jackie Senske, CSLC patient SELF Self-care but it’s your inner transformation – the subtle ways treatments help you feel better every day – that’s priceless. Love in line.
How aesthetic For up-to-date aesthetic treatments news, blogs, specials, improve your and before and afters, quality of life visit cslcmichigan.com We serve an amazing community of people. What they all want is to feel good regardless of age, sex, skin type, or body shape. When you look better, you feel better, and there’s 10 Courtney Lo, TIMELESS Founder and Artistic Director of Cosmetic Skin & Laser Center Self-esteem boost doesn’t mean you hate what you see in the mirror,” says CSLC Artistic Director Courtney Lo. “You may be totally comfortable in your own body, but enhancing or to now have data that indicates Botox also improves one’s psyche, self-esteem, It’s not just Botox that brings value to people’s lives. “These little annoyances are often felt in the background of our lives,” Lo says, “and patients are surprised to learn that they can easily eliminate them.” Whether it’s lip lines, dry skin, looking tired, or excessive sweating, these daily downers weigh on us. “But if you can eliminate a couple at a time, life gets better!” Lo adds. Feeling better Jill S. was bothered by the spider veins that appeared in her 20s. “They’re partly reduced her veins in just 3 treatments. The result for Lisa? “Now when I shave, I like looking at my legs again and I enjoy wearing skirts.”
Barbara T. was bothered by seeing her double chin on video conferences. “I’ve known about it for a while,” she told us, “but seeing it all the time on much better! No more turtlenecks.” After giving birth, women are overwhelmed by the changes in their body shape and function. “I lost the weight, but my shape had changed and actually made me a happier mom and partner!” Worry-free All the the things on your skin or body that bother you add up, and aesthetic treatments help reduce all the overload and ongoing maintenance of your life. You maintain and update your home – don’t you deserve that level of self-care, too? So many of our services simply help deliver a worry-free life. Whether you’re in your 30s and gloss your lips with Restylane Kysse injections, or in your 80s and spoil yourself with a medical grade facial, the spring in your step you feel after you leave the salon, maintaining René, RN says, “It’s just like touching up my roots or getting a massage matter. I care about me.’” Getting started TIMELESS The advantage of Cosmetic Skin & Laser 11 Center over most practices is that we offer complimentary aesthetic consultations with every visit. People are overwhelmed by the beauty industry. “They want to know they’re choosing the right treatments and making good self-care investments,” says Lo. “We care about patient satisfaction and your results just as much as you do,” she adds. Want to get started? Give us a call or text us at 231.347.7395 for your complimentary consultation. “To optimize my health and wellness, I rely on a regimen of yoga, exercise, diet, skin rejuvenation, and sex life with my husband. I sit down with my provider to make a plan every year – Morpheus, Hydrafacial, PRF, etc. It makes a big difference in how I feel!”
TIMELESS12 THE CSLC ULTIMATE FACIAL
When it comes to a holy grail treatment TIMELESS that reveals smoother skin at any age and any stage, you can’t beat the CSLC 13 Ultimate Facial. In a world with infinite aesthetic options, this one-hour, 100% natural skincare treatment is beloved by both 20-somethings and 70-somethings alike. Why? No matter your skin type, the Ultimate Facial regenerates new collagen for smoother, bouncier, healthier skin. “Our Ultimate Facial boosts the results of our SkinPen microneedling treatment as we infuse platelet-rich fibrin to encourage faster healing and more collagen production,” says CSLC Founder and Artistic Director Courtney Lo.
TIMELESSTHE UNIQUE POWER OF PRF NATURAL FILLER 14 • Softens dark hollows under and around eyes • Plumps drawn, sunken cheeks • lines • Improves skin texture and thickness SCAR REDUCTION an entire area to improve broad scarring or focused • Improves healing process of surgical scars SKIN REJUVENATION and boost skin tone and texture. • Induces collagen
HOW DOES MICRONEEDLING approved SkinPen microneedling device WORK? lines, and scars of your skin. Also known as “collagen induction therapy,” microneedling rejuvenates the WHAT HAPPENS DURING THE CSLC ULTIMATE FACIAL? are passed over the skin in a controlled We start by applying a topical numbing pattern, they create microinjuries, which cream prior to the treatment. Once the set off a cascade of reactions. area is numb, we remove the cream, clean and prep your skin, and begin the Injuries signal to the body, “it’s time to treatment. repair,” so the cells naturally go to work to heal and repair the skin, which in turn As the microneedles create tiny stimulates collagen and elastin. The end “channels” of injury, the growth factors result? Smoother, more radiant, and youthful-looking skin. into these channels. While microneedling on its own dermis for several days, and the TIMELESS increases your skin’s new collagen, build your own collagen in the days 15 collagen production. The outcome is an and weeks that follow. The best overall improvement in skin hydration, microneedling treatments performed microneedling treatments,” says Lee, 2-3 times a year. RN. “While Botox is still effective for me, I’ve found that as my skin ages, creases “I would microneedle my entire body if I stay in my forehead all too easily.” The hydration and cellular renewal of the substantially decreased from regular microneedling.” the skin so lines don’t visibly settle so much. Want these kind of results for yourself? Book an always-complimentary THE SCIENCE BEHIND PRF consultation to learn more about how PRF microneedling can help you get and platelets, and what really makes your glow back, no matter your skin type or age. releases growth factors back into your own skin cells over the course of 10-12 You can see a live PRF microneedling days versus just a few minutes. “These procedure in action on our Instagram growth factors work to repair your skin, reels (@cslcmichigan). resulting in a younger-looking surface and ongoing regeneration,” says Lee, ALTERNATIVE TREATMENTS post-surgical scar and wound recovery. factors is a nice option for clients Today we tap into the same biological who are more budget sensitive, process to help keep skin looking fresh and vibrant.” components. Then our real work begins,
ARTICAL TITLE Thanks to plenty of collagen and elastin during youth, skin holds TIMELESS its shape and structure. That all changes as we age. As collagen and elastin naturally deplete, skin loses density and resilience. Then gravity takes over and skin sagging starts – everywhere! Forma facials, microneedling, Ultherapy, and even tretinoin cream are great overall collagen boosters, but a few years back threads gave 16 us an instantaneous skin-lifting solution to lift sagging that also stimulates the growth of new collagen. INSTANT LIFT IN A LUNCH HOUR
THREADS, BETTER I never wanted the hassle of a facelift. The combo of Laser Lift Want an instant face-lift without surgery? and threads has been my go-to. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the third most popular surgery is the – Ann, CSLC patient facelift. But nonsurgical lifting and tightening treatments are far more common, and for good longer to get reabsorbed AND that means more collagen forms around the thread. Remember, lifestyle of many. And many want a more natural, threads are reabsorbed over a few months. During less dramatic result than a facelift. that time, collagen forms along the thread and the and tightening, but if you want to lift cheeks and the threads were - that’s how we get results to last jowls without surgery, the threadlift is your best 1-2 years. A full threadlift with MINT threads can solution. be performed in about 45 minutes and combined with Laser Lift, FaceTite, or Liquid Lift for optimal At CSLC, Dr. Gustav Lo started performing results. threadlifts in 2016. “It was an exciting time because we were already offering the nonsurgical Ultimately the brand of threads used in threadlifts neck lift with liposuction under the chin, other wise do matter. In the hands of experienced providers, known as Laserlift. The threadlift gave us a new threadlifts are an excellent way to lift sagging skin tool to lift the skin around the jawline and higher.” saknidn gainvde gyiovue tyhoaut tlihttalet lpitetlrekpwehrkenwehveenryetvheinrygthing Threads have continued to advance. “Since 2017, seems to be falling. the improvement patients see have advanced with every new generation of threads,” adds Lo. HOW IT WORKS TIMELESS we’re super excited about them! We’ve loved It’s simpler than you might think. After a 17 threads for a number of years starting with complimennttaarryyccoonnssuullttaattiioonn wwiitthh oonnee ooff oouurr Silhouette Instalift and Novathreads, but our loyalty chosen, threads are generally inserted with a tiny MINT cannula through a small needle poke. Threads lift threads are stronger and last longer. They’re laifntdanhdolhdoslkdinskuinp ubpy btinyytinbyarbbasrobns othnethsuetsuuretu. re. for more lift, then maintaining your result up to defects 50% longer! dinetfoetchtse itnhtroeathde, wthhreicahdw, weahkicehnws iet.aAkenndsmito. Astnd mevoesrtyoenveraygorneeeasg–repelasc–inpglathcirnegadthsrleoaodks lwoookrse THE MINT ADVANTAGES wthoarnseit tfheaenls.itAfseefolsr. rAesufoltrs,rethsueltlisft, tisheinlsifttainstinasntdant athnedctohlelacgoelnlagbeonosbtoimosptriomvpersofvoersmfornmthosn. Tthhse. Tcohset the thread; not only does this maintain the full coof stht roefatdhsresatdarststaarrotsunadro$u2n5d0$a2n5d0caanndgcoanupgoto strength, it also stays intact longer in your skin. u$p30to00$3d0e0p0enddeinpgenodnintgheoanrtehaes atreatsetdreaantded and number of threads placed. (since the suture is stronger, we can tie the threads MINT VS OTHER THREADS • Stronger for better lift • Longer lasting • More collagen formation • More thread variety BEFORE BEFORE BEFORE BEFORE AFTER AFTER AFTER AFTER
One of the main reasons patients come to CSLC? They don’t want to wear foundation and concealer every day. Women of all ages want to continue or reclaim their foundation- free days, either once in a while or every day.
“Skin that looks beautiful TIMELESS without foundation starts 19 with assessing tone and texture issues. Is it hyperpigmentation from hormones like melasma, hyperpigmention like pimple marks, rosacea, scars, or simple sun damage?” says Bryanna, CSLC Medical Aesthetician.
“Walking out the door with just a tinted SPF and splash of color on the cheeks – mascara optional – everyone deserves that.” – Jensen, Medical Aesthetician Peels Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) The all-around brightener BEFORE The treatment just about everyone good reason. In just minutes to hours, needs, IPL, helps improve the color 20 dead cells are lifted away, sending a balance of the skin’s tone and reduces message to living cells to multiply in their hyperpigmentation and redness TIMELESS place. Younger, brighter skin is the end without any downtime. result. In fact, peels actually do a better IPL treatments are fast, with most AFTER breakouts than high-tech devices. lasting 15 to 30 minutes, and you can be in and out in a lunch hour. One treatment “Don’t trust a laser to do that,” says helps, but you’ll see best results with a series of three, spaced two weeks apart. Intense Pulsed Light ThermoClear Lasers Cryotherapy BEFORE CryoCorrect Skin refresher Age spot eraser AFTER Laser treatments deliver short, concentrated light beams directed at cryotherapy as a treatment for brown BEFORE spots, warts, and other lesions, but age spots or a whole region like the there’s always the risk of swapping a AFTER face, neck, or chest for anti-aging. As the wounds heal, new healthy skin cells that’s okay on your hand, but not on replace damaged areas, and collagen your face. Skinceuticals CryoCorrect is a skin over time. Most spots can be completely eliminated in just a Which laser? couple of treatments. for those who don’t want to take time away from their work or social lives,” ThermoClear says Lo. And our most powerful and transformative laser treatment is the Precision perfection fractionated CO2 which dramatically improves skin tone like stubborn veins around the nose, sebaceous hyperplasia, and milia, we’ve age spots, and scars. After just one been thrilled with this little tool,” says week of downtime, you’ll see refreshed Sarah, Lead Aesthetician. ThermoClear skin and the improvement continues for essentially heats and destroys stubborn 3-6 months. skin defects. The treatment is powerful but as precise as a sharpened pencil.
ACNE & ACNE SCARS: THE LOWDOWN 15% TIMELESS “I don’t want to have to wear makeup” – THIS is where everyone from Gen Z to of adult women have acne. Baby Boomers agrees. Makeup should be optional, not mandatory. Where things – American Academy get sticky are acne and acne scars – there’s no secret ingredient or miracle gadget of Dermatology that makes scars totally disappear. The good news: we have more acne and acne scar faders than ever. 21 ACTIVE ACNE either 1) want to treat acne without medical treatment, 2) have tried medical treatment without success, or 3) who are currently under medical treatment but still want clearer skin or to fade acne marks/scarring. Treatment programs range the acne is cystic (those large, irritated nodules under the skin, especially along the get extra collagen stimulation and a more youthful look to boot! POST-PIMPLE MARKS A lot of acne “scarring” is actually hyperpigmentation – in other words, those annoying marks that take an exceptionally long time to fade to fades post-pimple marks in about half the time. SCARS When scarring is deeper – with indentations – our go-to treatment is smoothing irregularities for years to come. Combine with fractionated CO2 laser on areas needing greater improvement. “Makeup should be like jewelry for skin. Sometimes we want to wear it and sometimes we don’t.” – Paige, Medical Aesthetician
TIMELESS Top 3 ways to bring back your shape Advances in minimally or noninvasive body contouring offer in- tweak or transform your body, from tightening loose skin to permanently 22 eliminating fat. So what treatment or treatment combination is best for your body? It depends on where you are now and where you want to be.
1. 23TIMELESS Coolsculpting Elite treatments to hit the market was Coolsculpting. The new elite version treats two areas at once, delivers even smoother results, and covers more surface area – offering a 20-25% reduction in stubborn fat bulges with each permanently destroy fat cells that are resistant to diet and exercise. Some results are visible in just three weeks, cells are naturally eliminated. This means less accumulation of fat, and as long as your weight is relatively stable, the results are permanent. Coolsculpting Elite 101 20% reduction in bulges • treat multiple areas at once • no downtime • lunchtime treatments • belly, love handles, thighs, arms.
TIMELESSThe body shop 2. for tweaks and transformations Smartlipo As people desire saddlebags or inner thighs? Or that menopausal more options to tummy that seemed to appear overnight? Not so. take care of their Today’s body sculpting and shrinking options are bodies, the industry miles ahead of traditional liposuction. The most has responded with dramatic body-shaping solutions without a major choices for virtually tummy tuck are minimally invasive “heat” devices every concern. The 24 catch? You need to Our controlled and precise approach ensures your plan ahead, as your end result is a beautifully contoured shape, with new body shape curves in just the right places, and unwanted will be at its best in bulges and bumps dramatically reduced – it’s 3-6 months. common to see about a 70% reduction. When Be patient, though – the best results are at 6 months, as your skin tightens over time. “I was working out twice a day and had been yo-yo dieting for years. I had a very stubborn body shape,” 8. I would do it again in a heartbeat. It’s the most years and I still love my results.” Smartlipo 101 70-80% reduction in bulges • weekend recovery • skin tightening simultaneously • abdomen, love handles, thighs, arms, knees Interested in treating your double chin? Check out our Laser Lift using Smartlipo technology on pg. 36. BEFORE BEFORE AFTER SMARTLIPO AFTER SMARTLIPO
“I work out daily, but during menopause I had some fat build up in my abdomen. It was really frustrating because it wouldn’t budge. Taking care of it was the best decision ever.” – René, CSLC RN 3. Radiofrequency-assisted liposuction (RFAL) TIMELESS Commonly referred to as BodyTite or AccuTite, 25 doing Smartlipo for almost 15 years and it’s still our go-to for someone looking for transformation. tightening is needed but not so much fat reduction. RFAL 101 mini version of Smartlipo • best for very small areas • minimal recovery BEFORE BEFORE AFTER AFTER RFAL
ARTICAL TITLE 26TIMELESS THE MAGIC OF The most versatile treatment for aging s in and ies.
Trying to get aging skin to behave and look like youthful skin is a perpetual challenge. You’ve heard it all before – we need to “wake up” your existing skin cells to make them start producing new cells and more collagen. The Morpheus8 developers used simple and well established radiofrequency (RF) energy but focused their research on applying that energy very precisely to different tissue layers and areas of the body to address everything from aging skin to excessive sweating to stress incontinence. Ttiny, gold-tipped needles penetrate IF FINE LINES ARE BOTHERSOME... to a precise depth, then instantly deliver Crepey areas are always tough to treat but not with Morpheus resurfacing. depth of treatment and the amount of energy released, practitioners can supercharged microneedling. You get the peel right achieve completely different effects, making it our most versatile rejuvenating what really gives long-lasting smoothing for those that’s the limit – if there’s another spot on “I love to use the resurfacing TIMELESS your body you need smoothed, tightened tip as a skin polish, and it seems or buffed, just ask us if we treat it. The than peels.” 27 aging skin from dull and drab – without – Sarah, Medical Aesthetician & Laser Specialist youthful glow. ALTERNATIVE SOLUTION: Ultrapulse TotalFX IF YOU WANT FIRMER SKIN... resurfaces skin with a fractionated CO2 laser. The advantage of CO2 laser is that it’s a one-time Morpheus8 treatment with greater reduction in sun damage like Spanx™ for the face? “Well, that’s how I and lines; the disadvantage is that recovery takes describe it,” says Courtney Lo, Artistic Director of 5-7 days. adjusted to medium depth, which delivers energy IF SKIN IS AGING ON THE to both the dermis (which responds by actually STOMACH, LEGS, OR ARMS... ALTERNATIVE SOLUTION: Ultherapy uses Loose or crepey areas aren’t just facial. “That skin ultrasound energy to create a similar “Spanx effect.” at the top of the knees and fronts of the thighs treatment, and there’s also no redness or peeling. really bugs women during shorts weather,” says But patients do notice more skin smoothing with Amanda, Cosmetic Skin & Laser Center PA-C. “You can argue about what works best on the face or around the eyes,” she muses. “But body? Morpheus Body is the only one; that’s why it’s been such breakthrough for our patients. ALTERNATIVE SOLUTION: Venus uses is completely noninvasive, feels similar to a hot stone massage, and women love it for treating mild cellulite and laxity right through the summer months and vacation season.
THE MORPHEUS TREATMENT PELVIC A combination PROCESS FLOOR of strong pelvic All Morpheus treatments start with muscles and thick an hour of topical anesthetic. Then we Bladder cushioning tissue offer a light laughing gas that’s patient surrounding the controlled to keep you comfortable urethra allows during the 45-minute treatment. For women to control 90% of people, recovery consists of pink, dry skin for a couple of days, and like opening and some people are puffy for 24-48 hours. Urethra closing a valve. IF YOU CAN’T STOP SWEATING... Vagina Aging, pregnancy, eliminating excessive underarm sweat. “If you don’t have it, just blow on by this section,” says Dr. and vaginal 80% after just three treatments. childbirth stretch and weaken the pelvic muscles, Morpheus8 needs only and hormonal changes lead to loss of supportive topical numbing cream and has no downtime. Results are almost immediate and cumulative with tissue around the urethra. It becomes noticeable 28 each treatment. at different stages, but almost every woman ALTERNATIVE SOLUTION: Botox is very effective muscles hard enough to hold it. at reducing underarm sweat and odor. The advantages of Botox are that it’s fast acting and get it. the treatment only takes a few minutes; however, that couldn’t wait to try it out!” says Courtney Lo. Botox results last only 6-8 months for underarm TIMELESS and thickness in the vagina. Although developed V for general vaginal rejuvenation, specialists have found its greatest use in the improvement of IF YOU HAVE TO CROSS YOUR LEGS WHEN YOU SNEEZE... improves or eliminates stress urinary leakage Don’t be embarrassed – it’s normal. We promise. patients with mild to moderate symptoms after 3 And a lot more common than you might think. After treatments. vaginal birth, around 50% of women don’t have the bladder control they did before. Then around ALTERNATIVE SOLUTION: menopause, it jumps up to more than 75%. The reasons are both anatomic and unavoidable, but vaginally, and is excellent for mild symptoms and dryness. “At some point 50% of women have dryness, leaking, and dripping. But that doesn’t have to be your new normal. This is a game-changer for all women.” Provider
“After having 2 MorpheusV TIMELESS treatments at RegenCen, I am thrilled at the outcome. I used to worry about drinking too much water before going out and was wearing panty liners. MorpheusV has made that a thing of the past. At 81 years old, I also notice a change in appearance. I can’t say enough good things about this treatment.“ -S.B., RegenCen client Want to hear a real patient success story on stress incontinence? Visit: regencen.com/patientsuccessstory 29
TIMELESS30 Taking Care Down There VA G I N A L & S E X U A L H E A LT H R E J U V E N AT I O N Remember that day you found out that half of your social circle was getting Botox injections? Somehow, you’d been left out of the loop women are getting feminine rejuvenation to restore their most delicate areas after childbirth, natural menopause, surgical menopause, or as a preventive treatment.
The Lowdown on Aging Downstairs “When you consider women spend approximately down there. 50% of their adult life as post-menopausal The internal vaginal surface is skin. With aging, it women, it’s clear loses collagen and elastin, just like our faces or our knees. But with vaginal tissue, it’s not wrinkles or impact of feminine rejuvenation is on their urethra loses support and muscle is lost, making it physical health and harder to control the bladder. Less elastin means mental wellbeing.” less stretching, making intercourse uncomfortable. Just like skin everywhere else, dryness becomes a – Anna, PA-C constant daily annoyance. PRF Oh Shot! TIMELESS With pelvic rejuvenation, it’s all about maintaining Adding an Oh! Shot offers both relief and a reboot 31 to build and maintain collagen, while muscle in the bedroom via your body’s own platelet-rich stimulation preserves the strength of the pelvic draw from your arm and then reinjected both urinary control. And for many, sexual arousal is a vaginally and into your clitoris. primary concern as well. If the thought of a needle in the most sensitive “Changes happen over time,” says Anna, PA-C, “and part of your nether regions makes you cringe, for women with milder concerns, they might not notice what they’ve lost until it’s back.” uncomfortable?’” says Kolleen, PA-C. “But the numbing treatment we apply before injecting menopause that’s cancer-related. At the time of treatment, living is the focus. We see women the results for women with sexual dysfunction months later and offer a hormone-free way to or urinary incontinence are nothing short of restore vaginal function.” transformational.” You may experience an increase in sexual desire and pleasure immediately, and full Function and Pleasure results are usually enjoyed after three months. “The severity of symptoms varies for menopausal What to expect at your consultation women, but practically everyone has something We start with a pelvic history with one of our urgency, or a decrease in arousal,” says Anna. female Physician Associates. After a deep dive into your symptoms, we’ll develop a customized to regain lost pelvic function. Women who haven’t treatment plan. “Treatment may feel a bit like noticed changes, but choose feminine rejuvenation your annual exam, but by the time we’re a few for prevention or appearance, are surprised to feel minutes into it, most women browse their phones the changes. They’re elated to experience sexual or chat with us – vaginal rejuvenation treatments enjoyment like it was a decade ago and not have are rarely uncomfortable,” states Kolleen, PA- to cross their legs when they sneeze. And women C. Results generally begin immediately and are who aren’t sexually active still seek feminine cumulative. Virtually all patients have experienced rejuvenation to feel better and have more bladder some relief after a couple of treatments. Annual control in one or two visits. treatments are recommended to maintain improvement. Now offering bioidentical hormone replacement with pellets!
ARTICAL TITLE COMPLIMENTARY CONSULTATIONS 32 TIMELESS
Filler Updates TIMELESS In The Know THE of FILLERS 33 “By the time There’s a reason the American Society of Plastic you’re 30, popular cosmetic procedure for the past decade – volume loss we all lose volume starting at the age of 25, is usually the and when it comes to restoring lost volume and thing you can’t put your nger probably your best solution. on when you wonder why loses facial volume, and we aren’t talking just the you suddenly depletion of precise, beautiful fat pads under our look so tired.” eyes or the natural roundness in youthful cheeks. Starting in our 30s, even our bones start receding, – Courtney Lo, our skin becomes like a nicely draped tablecloth CSLC Artistic Director
01 BEFORE AFTER New Filler Advances has been approved for use in the cheeks in the U.S. Although Restylane Lyft and enhancement, the new gel is dynamic and moves beautifully with expression in a natural way. 02 03 Invisible Filler Evolving Techniques & Products The key to a natural-looking result? Aesthetics is a constantly advancing in one spot, like the lips, under eyes, or cheeks, and the whole face isn’t inject with just a couple of tiny pokes addressed to keep the face in beautiful “We’re loving the glow patients see TIMELESS34 looking renewed and refreshed, without after Restylane Skin Boosters,” Lo says. any obvious signs of having had work “With cannulas, we precisely infuse done.” boost skin elasticity.” When our clients move away from the newest member of the lip injection glosses lips and creates a crisper border different injector, we always recommend when placed via microdroplets. “We see our work as a blend of both science their approach. The most comprehensive and art,” says Lo. practices will use a suite of products, not just one or two types. “I’ve been getting Sculptra annually for 10 years. It’s “Clients are often surprised the key product in my anti- to learn just how little ller aging routine.” it takes to rejuvenate or shape the lips, smooth ne – Shannon, Human Resources lines, and minimize under eye hollows. But they’re more surprised at how much it takes to maintain volume, structure, and shape.” – Courtney Lo, Founder & Artistic Director
“Minimally invasive anti-aging treatments are what we do all day, every day. At CSLC, every one of our Master Injectors receives ongoing education in addressing the face globally, with a personalized approach that’s uniquely customized for every client.” – Courtney Lo, Founder & Artistic Director BEFORE BEFORE AFTER AFTER TIMELESS Under eyes Lip lines & wrinkles 35 BEFORE BEFORE AFTER AFTER “75% of Jawline & chin Hands Lip lines and collagen BEFORE BEFORE stimulator injections we do AFTER AFTER at CSLC are simply to maintain or rebuild the framework and shape of the face.” – Jozlynne, RN
ARTICAL TITLEFaceTite / Laser Lift and TIMELESSMorpheus8 – with just a tiny amount of fat removal combined in a single treatment – become the perfect combo for lifting, tightening, and contouring the lower face and neck. 36 FACETITE &BBE ETT W E E N T H E F I L L E R A N D T H E F A C E L I F TT LLIIEE LASER LIFT
01 circumstances – some patients have a lot of fullness under the chin or in the lower face, and others have THE AGING FACE loose skin but hardly any volume,” explains Dr. Lo. “And age and skin type are important differences for skin sagging. The most visible area? The jowls too. We choose whichever device is better for that and neck. Skin also loses its elasticity so there’s individual, so we’re glad we have both!” more of it. That’s why maintaining full facial volume proportionally is so important, along with 03 maintaining skin strength and structure. But at some point Sculptra, threads, and Ultherapy may THE RESULTS not be enough. Results from FaceTite and Laser Lift last 5-8 02 years, and the liposuction result is permanent. And the best way to maintain your new facial shape? TIGHTEN WITHOUT SURGERY slow down skin sagging and aging whether it’s “That’s one of the most common reasons our patients come in,” says Dr. Gustav Lo. “They don’t patients we actually do all three at the same visit – otherwise known as the Trifecta”, says Lo. they don’t want a facelift, or they’ve already had a facelift or they are years away from needing one.” HOW IT WORKS TIMELESS FaceTite and Laser Lift are the two best ways 1. COMPLIMENTARY CONSULTATION with one 37 of getting great skin tightening in focused areas like the jowls and jawline without major of our Physician Associates for assessment and surgery. education. just beneath skin using a small probe after local anesthetic. The energy and heat actually shrinks 2. PRE-SERVICE APPOINTMENT with Dr. Gustav and tightens skin by up to 30% – the best results possible without surgically removing the skin. With Lo to review your medical history and plan both treatments, a tiny bit of liposculpture can be treatments. the icing on the cake. “Removing even just a few teaspoons of fat under the chin or in the jowls 3. TREATMENT DAY can be combined with your dramatically boosts the results,” says Lo. pre-service appointment or on a separate day. FaceTite vs Laser Lift to relax them during the treatments. some distinct advantages over laser, but in our experience laser still yields better results in some 4. RECOVERY involves wearing a head wrap 24 circumstances. “It’s all dependent on individual hours a day for 3 days and 12 hours for 7 days 5. RESULTS are visible with liposculpture within a at 6 months. L A S E R L I F T L I P O S C U L P T U R E & FA C E T I T E ACTUAL COSMETIC SKIN & LASER CENTER RESULTS before after before after before after For me, it was about prevention as much as correction. I know my genes and I’m determined – Karmen, Master Aesthetician & Laser Specialist
THE ATHLETIC BODY When your weight and bulges won’t As Spencer puts it, “People at the gym budge, despite consistent efforts at were always shocked at what I could diet and exercise, laser liposuction can do” because stubborn bulges on his help you achieve your aesthetic goals – without major surgery. overweight and out of shape. 38 CSLC patient Spencer Cross is an An athlete without the body of one, athlete who spent the past three Spencer came to CSLC frustrated with TIMELESS years dialing in his nutrition and lifting a shape that wouldn’t change, despite weights. At 6’1” and 220 pounds, he his days dedicated to carefully weighing didn’t look like the kind of guy who chicken and 12 hours a week at the could bench nearly 300 pounds, squat 415 and run a seven-and-a-half- minute mile. like all the hard work I put into it.” – Spencer Cross, CSLC patient
“Spencer is actually a colleague of mine, loose – a dramatic change from one and I’ve known him for a few years,” says Gustav Lo, MD, CSLC’s Medical procedure, with just local anesthesia Director, who’s performed more than and “laughing gas.” 4,000 Smartlipo procedures. The modern method of melting and sculpting with a laser prior to fat around the middle and maybe not in great shape. But if you work with him, primarily much smoother, more precise results and a fast recovery time. an ox and fast as lightning,” Lo says. The day after his treatment, Spencer rested. Two days after, he returned to One of Spencer’s biggest frustrations light activities, and three days post- was how his torso jiggled and looked treatment he was back in the gym. under his tight athletic shirts, no matter Just two weeks after his procedure, how much he exercised. It motivated him to book a consultation with Dr. Lo to see if Smartlipo – laser assisted liposuction – could help transform his body shape. Lo says Spencer was the perfect candidate for all the typical reasons. despite consistent efforts at diet and 1-mile run... and there’s also a 20-pound TIMELESS exercise, he’s young so his skin will weighted vest for the duration. shrink wrap well with the laser, and 39 he was really frustrated with his body hour, 1 minute, but what really stood shape – I knew he was gonna do great!” out for him on that day was how he felt Lo says. in his body. “I didn’t have my typical Spencer’s post-lipo results were fast from fat jumping up and down like I and surprising. Two weeks after his usually do,” Spencer says. two pounds more than he did on To say he’s thrilled at his Smartlipo treatment day… but his photos show a results would be an understatement. dramatically different story. tight to falling off, and shirts that used to work I put into it,” he says. cling to his love handles suddenly hung A slimmer waistline To give Spencer a new shape, Dr. Lo performed Smartlipo on the waist and love handles to remove excess fat and tighten skin.
TIMELESSWMDWAEOHNNATT Do men get aesthetic treatments? Which ones? How many men do “this kind of 40 thing”? We get these questions every day from men. Men are very curious about our practice. There’s no shortage of interest from them in looking and feeling treatment we have, we do for men too. But they female clients. “There’s less concern about facial details like red or Provider, “and way more concern about how they feel and how their body is functioning,” she continues. “Oh, one-and-done.” very consistent winners for men in our practice. But aren’t there other treatments for those? Yes, drugs can help, but the truth is, men don’t really want to take the little blue pill every time they want to have intercourse, or anti- mailbox without pain, or put messy serums on their scalp twice a day. But they do want
“Women are way ahead of men in self-care: treatments are an investment in quality of life, whereas “investment” to a man means car or boat.” – Dr. Gustav Lo, MD BETTER ERECTIONS PAIN-FREE JOINTS REGROW HAIR declining erection function is universal, their joints (especially the knees, hips, age-related hair thinning, you can and starts in the 20s. It isn’t just about intercourse – reduced erections affect stiff and painful with activity, or for well studied and proven regenerative many aspects of self-perception, treatments using platelet-rich plasma relationships with sex partners, and blood cells to restore joint and tendon how “old” or how “healthy” they feel function, heal damaged tissue, and Research shows consistent average reduce pain. Regenerating cartilage increases in number of hairs of The E² shot and cushioning tissue in arthritic joints about 30-35%, and the same percent delivers better, larger erections and is one of the most well studied uses of increase in diameter of the hair shaft more satisfying orgasms, generally within about 4-6 weeks. Yearly repeat as well as steroid injections, but lasts hair, and healthier hair after a series of treatments are recommended to three injections over three months. maintain improvement. of all, no steroid side effects!
ALLEVIATE ARTHRITIS Medical studies praise the power of PRF for arthritis for people over 40. Here’s what you should know. If you have arthritis, you’ve PRF can probably heard about cortisone be used to shots, where steroids are injected treat any painful joint. into arthritic joints to reduce TIMELESS function. “They work great, for a 42 while,” says Dr. Gustav Lo, MD, RegenCen’s Medical Director. Steroid injections are considered a short-term solution, reducing weeks to a few months. Steroids can also cause problems if they are used repeatedly, actually speeding up degeneration of the joints. Pain-free living actually rejuvenates the cartilage and other joint tissues, rather than causing further breakdown. The stem cells and growth factors, triggering new cartilage and connective tissue growth. This in turn rebuilds joint surfaces and cushioning in worn-out joints. After a series of 3 injections a month apart, Sound kind of like stem cell treatments that were all the rage a few years ago? They are similar in some rapidly being replaced.
What’s the treatment process like? for the blood draw, and one for the injection. Are there any downsides? In terms of the treatment a few days after the injection, but allergic reactions are impossible since the injection only contains your own blood products. One negative for some is the lack of insurance coverage – neither commercial despite decades of research documenting their effectiveness. experience and hundreds of orthopedic patient performed on patients with injured or arthritic “It’s great to see someone walk in a month later with no limp and a big grin on their face.” “An annual injection of PRF eliminates my knee pain.”
YOUR GUIDE SKIN LIFTING & TIGHTENING TOGAESTHETICL O S SA RY TREATMENTS MINT THREADS & NOVATHREADS • Specially designed dissolvable sutures for lifting and smoothing lax skin. • collagen. • No downtime. Occasional bruising. Instant results that improve for 3 months. ULTHERAPY • Ultrasound treatment contracts existing collagen and stimulates new collagen. • skin. • 3 months and last 1-2 years. FACETITE / LASER LIFT • tighten the jawline. • Dramatically tightens jowls and jawline. Reduces fat up to 80% under the chin. • 3 days of wearing a “head wrap.” Results visible in weeks, and last 5-10 years.
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